TEDxYouth@HongKong

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where the TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.

TEDxYouth@HongKong is an annual event which celebrates the Universal Children’s Day on November 20, and is in its sixth year. As a TED offshoot, TEDxKids/Youth events will be following many of the TED speaker rules. Speakers are banned from “selling from the stage,” and there is strict enforcement of the clock. If you accept our invitation, we will offer further suggestions on how to tailor the perfect talk for our audience.

In 2012, TEDxYouth@HongKong became the largest TEDx event in Hong Kong with 1600+ participants by pioneering two innovations: 1) simultaneous live-streaming to partner schools that reached 1300+ viewers in Hong Kong, and 2) incorporating speakers, performers, and activities into the event. Last year, the range of over 20 presenters included founder of Chocolate Rain, Prudence Mak (麥雅端), comedian Vivek Mahbubani, indie music band ToNick, the first female postmaster of Hong Kong Jessie Ting (丁葉燕薇), blogger with almost half a million followers Dr. William Lo (盧 永仁博士), and four-time Wushu World Champion Marvel Chow (周定宇).